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Advert: Normans Musical Instruments

Normans are out and about this weekend, so if you are looking for something special, or want something fixed, make sure you visit their trade stands.

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Normans will be at out and about this weekend at the latest series of Regional Championships.

We would like to say good luck to all who are taking part and please feel free to come say hello to us and let us know how you are getting on.

If you would like us to bring any particular instrument to the event where you are please drop us an e-mail and we will try our utmost to accommodate.

We would like to say good luck to all who are taking part and please feel free to come say hello to us and let us know how you are getting onNormans Musical Instruments

Repairs

On four of the dates, our in house repairer, Jim will be attending and will be happy to look at any problems with instruments you may have. He will be on hand to make any small repairs free of charge.*

See us at:

West of England, Torquay:
Saturday 13th March & Sunday 14th March
Gary Bond

Midlands, Bedworth:
Saturday 13th March
Jonathan Hines and Repairer Jim Prior

Scottish, Glenrothes:
Saturday 13th March & Sunday 14th March
Drew Rutland

North West, Blackpool:
Sunday 14th March
Jonathan Hines and Repairer Jim Prior

London and Southern Counties, Stevenage:
Saturday 20th March & Sunday 21st March
Gary Bond and Repairer Jim Prior

North East, Darlington:
Saturday 20th March & Sunday 21st March
Jonathan Hines and Chris Nicol

*Any repair done will be free labour but may incur a charge for any spare parts

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